Last progress January 9, 2025 (11 months ago)
Introduced on January 9, 2025 by W. Greg Steube
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
This bill would let certain veterans choose TRICARE for their health coverage. Eligible veterans could enroll in TRICARE Select during the yearly open enrollment period, and Medicare-eligible veterans in this group could use TRICARE for Life. Standard TRICARE Select cost-sharing would apply. Family members do not get in automatically just because the veteran enrolls. Veterans could not be enrolled in VA health care at the same time they are using TRICARE under this bill .
Who qualifies includes veterans with service-connected disabilities, former prisoners of war, Purple Heart and Medal of Honor recipients, those discharged due to disability, and those entitled to disability compensation. The VA would reimburse the Department of Defense for the costs of enrolling these veterans in TRICARE.